Commodity Swaps Trader: Client Solutions & Market Strategy

CLSA; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CLSA in Hong Kong seeks an experienced commodities trader to lead client engagement and execution of OTC swaps across energy and metals markets. You will collaborate with quant and technology teams to design, test, and optimize pricing and risk systems, while monitoring macro trends to inform hedging strategies.

Strong communication with institutional clients is essential. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree and have at least three years in commodity derivatives trading or related

Qualifications

• Masterachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics or related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commodity derivatives trading, OTC swaps structuring, or client-facing commodity risk management.
• FRM/CFA or regulatory credentials advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain institutional client relationships to identify OTC swaps opportunities.
• Price and execute OTC commodity swaps and basis swaps, optimizing client execution.
• Collaborate with quant/tech teams to design and optimize pricing and risk systems.
• Monitor macroeconomic trends to inform hedging strategies and position-taking.
• Collaborate with traders to manage exposure, hedging and P&L volatility.
• Design bespoke swaps for clients (e.g., index-linked hedges, crack spreads).
• Ensure trades comply with ISDA, Dodd-Frank/EMIR and internal policies.
• Partner with physical traders, research and operations to enhance client strategies.
• Develop tailored swap solutions for complex client needs.

Skills

OTC derivatives

Client relations

Quantitative analysis

Energy markets

Risk management

English fluency

Cantonese

Education

Master’s degree+ in quantitative field

Job description

CLSA in Hong Kong seeks an experienced commodities trader to lead client engagement and execution of OTC swaps across energy and metals markets. You will collaborate with quant and technology teams to design, test, and optimize pricing and risk systems, while monitoring macro trends to inform hedging strategies.

Strong communication with institutional clients is essential. Applicants should hold a Master’s degree and have at least three years in commodity derivatives trading or related